Injection Mold Process Technician

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Process Technician for injection molding is responsible for the safe start-up, shut down, and troubleshooting of the Injection molding process during normal production runs.

In addition, to setting up injection molding machines and changeovers. Work includes the collection and analysis of production and quality data to perform problem solving and facilitate continuous improvement to production and purchasing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform tooling changes as per schedule, including setting dryers, thermolators, processing functions of molding machine, including line clearance activity.
• Ensure first piece inspection is complete and product is in conformance prior to releasing the line to full production.
• Monitor running machines are correct, keeping processes documentation up to date.
• Make process adjustments as required, identify issue, material, tooling, machine.
• Work closely with shift leadership and maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Be an active participant in the injection molding continuous improvement efforts.
• Assist Process Engineer and ensuring molded specifications are achieved Troubleshoot in safe manner, tooling, press, material handling system.
• Self- directed willing to work with minimal supervision following the days planned schedule.
• Sustain, help develop “5S” program, maintaining clean, safe work area.
• Preform other activities as directed by supervision.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Good mechanical skills, use of hand/power tools.
• Good understanding of quality and safety practices.

ABILITY TO/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Must understand and follow all departmental safety rules.
• Understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• ISO sections pertaining to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong knowledge of all function of the molding process.
• 2 years’ experience as a process technician or mold setter.
• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Able to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Able to work in non-climate-controlled environment.
• Capacity to work overtime as needed.
• Good vision (this can be accomplished with corrective lenses), central and peripheral vision in both eyes to detect objects or movement in the field of view.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands and working conditions requirements indicated below are examples of the demands that must be performed in carrying out the essential job functions.

Physical Demands:

Standing, sitting, walking, use of central and peripheral vision, and hearing (up to continuously); speaking/verbal communication, bend/stoop, twist neck and torso (frequently); reach, hold, grasp, push, pull, lift/carry raw material, finished product, tools and machinery up to 50 pounds (frequently).

Working Conditions:

Work indoors and outdoors; exposure to temperatures commensurate with outdoor seasonal temperatures.